Delaware Venezuelan shares earthquake impact
It was an agonizing 24 hours for the family of Rossana Arteaga-Lopenza of Wilmington after two large earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Wilmington fire displaces 20, damages 6 homes on Clayton Road; cause under investigation
The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating a four-alarm fire in Wilmington that affected six homes and displaced 20 people.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Wilmington man charged with running retail theft ring
The Delaware State Police arrested Eric Tillman, 65, of Wilmington following a l retail theft investigation that netted more than $70,000 in shoplifted goods.
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Man accused of running organized retail theft operation in Delaware
Police said a Wilmington man recruited people to steal goods, then resold them. Detectives seized 4,317 suspected stolen items worth $70,292.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Officials order hospital shooting suspect to be extradited back to Delaware
The Wilmington hospital shooting suspect was ordered to be extradited back to Delaware after being held in Philadelphia, officials say.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Delaware Caribbean carnival parade moves from Dover to Wilmington
DOVER — After delays in the planning process, the 3rd annual Caribbean carnival parade has moved from Dover to Wilmington, said organizers. Eveann Gerry of...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Downtown Wilmington building now listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The Bank of Delaware building in Wilmington is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Man struck, killed by dump truck in Wilmington, Delaware, police say
An investigation is underway after police said a man was hit and killed by a dump truck in Wilmington, Delaware.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
19-year-old shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware Police say a man pointed a gun at a crowd and...
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Indictment announced in fatal Wilmington Hospital shooting case
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Department of Justice on Monday, June 22 announced that a 23-year-old man has been indicted in connection to a fatal shooting at...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Police identify man killed in Wilmington Hospital shooting Police and Delaware officials will provide an up...
Police and Delaware officials will provide an update on the investigation into last week's deadly shooting at Wilmington Hospital.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
Working to keep hospitals "the safe places that they should be"
Safety in Delaware hospitals has been under review, even before the recent deadly shooting at Wilmington Hospital.
Jun 19, 2026Open source
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Wilmington is in New Castle County, Delaware.
Region: Delaware
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19801, 19802, 19803, 19804, 19805, 19806, 19807, 19808, 19809, 19810, 19850, 19880, 19884, 19885, 19886, 19890, 19891, 19892, 19893, 19894, 19895, 19896, 19897, 19898, 19899
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Delco’s Kevin McGonigle, Detroit rookie, returns home as youngest MLB All-Star
Detroit Tigers rookie and Delaware County native Kevin McGonigle will represent the Tigers as the youngest major league All-Star at 21, returning to Philadel...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police: Milford man killed wife, took own life
MILFORD — Two city residents died in a murder-suicide incident Sunday, Delaware State Police said. State police dispatched troopers around 4:15 p.m. to the...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
3 suspects sought in carjacking of rideshare vehicle in Frederica
FREDERICA — Delaware State Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly carjacked a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint Saturday evening. Troopers were di...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cigarette tax increase, PLAs don’t move forward in Delaware General Assembly
Hundreds of bills were passed by the Delaware legislature in the past six months, but dozens of them didn’t get their final go-aheads until the last day of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside…
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside Georgetown in the early morning hours of July 5. Police said at...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delmar school board vice-president resigns following DUI charge
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
New CEO for Delaware Prosperity Partnership
The Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) has gone outside the state for its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Take these to the bank: financial regulation reform measures become law
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Measures on elections and voting that did – and didn't – pass the General Assembly this year
Delaware lawmakers advance some efforts that proponents say will improve voting access and equality, while others fail to move forward. Here's a breakdown of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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